- Brand origin
- United States
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. China
Amazon is a United States consumer and technology brand operated by Amazon.com, Inc. Amazon.com, Inc. is the brand's ultimate owner and is a publicly listed company.
amazon.comPolitical donations in the US
Amazon gave US$1,888,894 to Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025.
The company's political action committee gave 34% to Republican and 30% to Democratic candidates in the 2025 to 2026 election cycle.
Information from the US Federal Election Commission (FEC). Made O'Meter takes no side. Source: FEC Β· the PAC
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What is Amazon?
Amazon is a United States brand associated with online retail, cloud computing, digital streaming, online advertising, entertainment, and artificial intelligence. Amazon.com, Inc. operates online stores that sell products directly and provide marketplaces for third-party sellers. Amazon Web Services provides cloud infrastructure and related technology services.
Who owns Amazon?
Amazon is ultimately owned by Amazon.com, Inc., according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Amazon.com, Inc. is a publicly listed company whose shares trade under the symbol AMZN. Amazon.com, Inc. is headquartered in the United States.
Where does Amazon come from?
Amazon was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 in Bellevue, Washington, United States. Amazon began as an online bookseller, and Amazon.com opened as an online bookseller in 1995. Amazon is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
What products does Amazon make?
Amazon sells merchandise and digital content through its online stores and marketplace. Amazon also manufactures consumer devices, including Echo, Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Kindle products. Amazon provides Amazon Web Services, digital streaming and entertainment services, and other technology services.
How large is Amazon?
Amazon reported net sales of $716.924 billion in 2025. Amazon employed approximately 1,576,000 full-time and part-time employees as of 31 December 2025.
Frequently asked questions about Amazon
Is Amazon a retailer or a technology company?
- Amazon is both a retailer and a technology company. Amazon operates online stores and marketplaces, while Amazon Web Services provides cloud infrastructure, analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technology services.
Who founded Amazon?
- Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994. Amazon began as an online bookseller in Bellevue, Washington.
Does Amazon sell products made by other companies?
- Yes. Amazon's stores offer merchandise purchased for resale and products offered by third-party sellers. Amazon also manufactures and sells some of its own electronic devices.
What is Amazon Web Services?
- Amazon Web Services, commonly called AWS, is Amazon's cloud technology business. AWS provides infrastructure, analytics, artificial intelligence, and other services to developers, businesses, governments, and academic institutions.
Is Amazon publicly owned?
- Yes. Amazon.com, Inc. is a publicly listed company, and its shares trade under the symbol AMZN.
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Products from Amazon
47- Amazon Kindle e-readerElectronics β E-reader
- Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice RemoteConsumer Electronics β Remote Control
- Amazon Echo Show 5Electronics β Smart Display
- Amazon Echo Dot with clock (5th Generation)Electronics β Smart Speaker
- Amazon Brands and ServicesVarious β Retail, Technology, and Consumer Electronics
- Amazon Fire TabletOther β Electronics, Tablet Computer
- Amazon e-commerce platformOther β E-commerce and Digital Services
- Amazon Habanero Hot SauceFood β Condiment (Hot Sauce)
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clockOther β Smart speaker
- Amazon Echo Dot Max smart speakerElectronics β Smart Home Speaker
- Amazon Alexa Voice RemoteConsumer Electronics β Remote Control
- Amazon Echo Dot smart speakerOther β Smart Speaker
- Amazon Echo Dot (5th Generation) with ClockOther β Smart Speaker
- Amazon.de (Amazon)Other β E-commerce and technology platform
- Amazon Kids Pink T-shirtClothing β Kids T-shirt
- Kindle e-reader caseAccessory β E-reader cover
- Amazon.de Marketplace ServicesOther β E-commerce and Digital Services
- Amazon Original Products (Amazon Basics, Kindle, Echo, Fire TV)Consumer Electronics and Household Goods β E-readers, smart speakers, and private-label essentials
- Amazon Echo Show 8 smart displayElectronics β Smart Display
- Amazon Power AdapterElectronics β Power Adapter/Charger
- Amazon Retail ServicesE-commerce and Technology Services
- Amazon delivery packageLogistics - Shipping Label
- Amazon A+ ContentDigital Service - E-commerce Marketing Tool
- Amazon e-commerce and technology servicesOther β E-commerce, Cloud Computing, and Digital Streaming Services
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